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Wales Online
a day ago
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- Wales Online
Ryan Reynolds told he'd 'give his left leg' for what Wrexham's Championship rivals have got
Ryan Reynolds told he'd 'give his left leg' for what Wrexham's Championship rivals have got Wrexham are set to compete in the Championship next season, but a bidder hoping to buy their rivals Sheffield Wednesday feels the Owls are in a stronger position Ryan Reynolds has been told he should be envious of Sheffield Wednesday's strengths (Image: Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images ) Wrexham have been informed that Ryan Reynolds would "give his left leg" for the kind of potential Sheffield Wednesday has, despite their ongoing challenges. The Welsh club are poised to play in the Championship after a 43-year hiatus next season, where the Owls will be one of their competitors. The Red Dragons, jointly owned by Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney, are well-prepared for the forthcoming season. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has begun to improve his squad by recruiting Plymouth striker Ryan Hardie earlier this week for an undisclosed fee. In stark contrast, Wednesday find themselves engulfed in chaos, hit with a ban from spending in the transfer market for the next three windows due to failing to pay their players. The Owls have had a tumultuous decade under the ownership of Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri, which led to a six-point deduction from the EFL in 2020 as a penalty for financial mismanagement. Wrexham are said to be considering capitalising on the situation by trying to sign Wednesday skipper Barry Bannan, whose contract at Hillsborough expires at the end of June. However, even amidst the strife the club is encountering, the co-leader of a North American consortium looking to acquire the faltering Championship side believes there is plenty of potential to work with. Florida-based businessman Adam Shaw said that Reynolds would covet Wednesday's history and support base. Shaw, who is originally from Sheffield, shared his vision for the Owls while speaking to The Athletic, emphasising the untapped potential for the club in the US market. Article continues below Sheffield Wednesday are in disarray under the ownership of Dejphon Chansiri, but a prospective bidder thinks they have great potential (Image: Ben Early/News Images ) "Sheffield Wednesday are nowhere in America. We sell zero shirts and have no commercial presence there – that's got to change," he said. "With the World Cup in the US next year and with the individuals we have in our ownership group, we could easily become Florida's English football team. "We should and can be way bigger than Wrexham. Ryan Reynolds would give his left leg to have what we already have at Wednesday in terms of our history and fanbase. Let's use that." In addition to property investor John Flanagan, Shaw is part of a consortium which has chosen to keep the identity of several members confidential. However, he revealed that their number includes Major League Baseball players, a former Premier League footballer and a high-profile celebrity. Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. Shaw believes his consortium could replicate the influence seen at Wrexham following the arrival of Reynolds and McElhenney. Following their takeover in February 2021, the Hollywood duo provided an immediate injection of £2million into the club. Wrexham were previously in the National League, but have since achieved three consecutive promotions and will now compete in the second tier next season. Reynolds and McElhenney have already offloaded a minority stake in the club to the Allyn family from New York, while the owners of Mexican side Club Necaxa also possess a small share in Wrexham. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that they are now seeking additional investment in a move which would value the club at £350m. In the meantime, the consortium aiming to purchase Wednesday have already had two offers turned down by Chansiri. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year. Sign up for Wrexham is the Game here Article continues below Shaw said that the group would promptly upgrade Wednesday's academy and training ground if their takeover plans prove successful, as well as refurbish Hillsborough stadium. "We are Sheffield Wednesday, we are a big enough club to create the best academy and training facilities in the UK if we put our minds to it," he said. "Let's get Hillsborough fully open and give fans something decent to eat and drink, with service with a smile. We'd also really like to see if we can wrap three of the sides, to create a more modern, bowl effect but we would leave the South Stand alone, as we want a mix of old and new."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Milan Mandaric, 86, to launch rescue bid for crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday
Former Sheffield Wednesday chairman Milan Mandaric is set to fly back to the UK next week to bid for the troubled Owls as he claimed the financially-stricken club were in danger of being "destroyed" by current owner Dejphon Chansiri. The 86-year-old owned the club between 2010 and 2015 before selling to Chansiri for around £37.5million and has had little involvement in football since - after previously running Portsmouth and Leicester City. The Hillsborough club are in turmoil after being banned from spending for the next three windows after a failure to pay player wages. It caps off a turbulent decade under Chansiri's rule that has seen a six-point deduction in 2020 for breaching the EFL's financial rules and he has received a huge backlash from supporters. Chansiri has already rejected a £48m bid from an American consortium, who have promised to build a 55,000-seater stadium - leading a local MP to accuse the owner of "holding the club hostage". Now Mandaric insists he wants to "rescue" the club from any more trouble as he admitted he would have no trouble telling it like it is when he holds talks with Chansiri. He told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It needs a big rescue now - all of us who love football and love Sheffield [Wednesday] have no doubt about that. "I am going to definitely try to see him [Chansiri] with my people and be very straight in telling him that he is going to destroy the club unless he lets new people like me get involved. I'm going to meet in London, I'm arriving there next week and I'm going to talk to some people about that, I have a plan to do so. "I have my ex-manager who was there, Paul Aldridge, and John Redgate, who all worked for me - they know what's going on. And I want to see what could be a possibility to takeover that club. I would have to get involved if I'm going to bring somebody, I'd have to get involved myself - I have no problem with that. "There are two things, you have to find the right person, but more importantly you have to have Mr Chansiri to agree on that - and that's the difficult part. He doesn't want to sell it, he's asking a crazy price - he will never get over £100m as I understand… He'll be an obstacle no matter what we try to do." Mandaric added that he sold the club to Chansiri after he "gave all the commitments that he's got the money and the desire" but accused him of "taking the wrong direction and the wrong advice". In addition to the EFL charges against the Owls, separate charges have been brought against Chansiri over "non payment of wages in March 2025 and May 2025". Earlier this month, Sheffield South East MP Clive Betts hit out at Chansiri's "appalling" behaviour and said: "He must accept that he needs to sell Wednesday to prevent the complete collapse of the club … we as fans deserve better. "It breaks my heart to see the club I have followed all my life being held hostage by an owner who clearly has no interest or care for us. It is clear that Chansiri does not have the ability or resources to fund and invest in Sheffield Wednesday." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Leader Live
2 days ago
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- Leader Live
Sheffield Wednesday facing further restrictions on player recruitment
The Owls were already under a transfer embargo and the EFL announced on Wednesday that the Championship club were now also subject to a three-window fee restriction, covering the current summer window, January 2026 and next summer's registration period. The club immediately indicated their intention to appeal against the fee restriction, but it will stay in place unless the appeal is upheld by an independent commission. EFL Statement: Sheffield Wednesday 📘 — EFL Communications (@EFL_Comms) June 18, 2025 The fee restriction prevents them from signing a player permanently or on loan where the transfer or loan involves a fee or any other form of consideration being paid or provided at some date in the future. The fee restriction was imposed after the club exceeded 30 days of late payments between July 1 last year and June 30 of this year, the EFL said. Earlier this month the club and their owner Dejphon Chansiri were charged by the EFL over non-payment of player wages in March and May of this year. Those proceedings are currently being considered by an independent commission. Those liabilities to their players led to a transfer embargo being imposed, under which Wednesday can only 'staff up' to a maximum of 23 professional players. The embargo would lift if and when the club pay those liabilities.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
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- North Wales Chronicle
Sheffield Wednesday facing further restrictions on player recruitment
The Owls were already under a transfer embargo and the EFL announced on Wednesday that the Championship club were now also subject to a three-window fee restriction, covering the current summer window, January 2026 and next summer's registration period. The club immediately indicated their intention to appeal against the fee restriction, but it will stay in place unless the appeal is upheld by an independent commission. EFL Statement: Sheffield Wednesday 📘 — EFL Communications (@EFL_Comms) June 18, 2025 The fee restriction prevents them from signing a player permanently or on loan where the transfer or loan involves a fee or any other form of consideration being paid or provided at some date in the future. The fee restriction was imposed after the club exceeded 30 days of late payments between July 1 last year and June 30 of this year, the EFL said. Earlier this month the club and their owner Dejphon Chansiri were charged by the EFL over non-payment of player wages in March and May of this year. Those proceedings are currently being considered by an independent commission. Those liabilities to their players led to a transfer embargo being imposed, under which Wednesday can only 'staff up' to a maximum of 23 professional players. The embargo would lift if and when the club pay those liabilities.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Championship club banned from buying players until 2027 as EFL make brutal transfer decision
Ban slam Championship club banned from buying players until 2027 as EFL make brutal transfer decision Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY are not allowed to pay transfer or loan fees until 2027 after continually failing to pay their staff and players' wages on time. EFL bigwigs have slapped the Championship club with a three-window punishment which starts immediately… while the Owls are also under a transfer embargo until they cough up and bring salaries up to date. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Sheffield Wednesday have been hit with a transfer embargo Credit: Getty Owner Dejphon Chansiri, currently subject to a separate personal misconduct charge, has exceeded 30 days of late payments between July 1 2024 and June 30 this year. An EFL statement read: 'In accordance with EFL regulations, the restriction will cover the entirety of this summer's window and thereafter winter 2026 and summer 2026.' The club, however, has notified the EFL of its intention to appeal the decision, which will be heard by an independent disciplinary committee. If that is unsuccessful the Yorkshire side will not be able to pay any fees until January 2027, which is sure to exasperate boss Danny Rohl, who has had a difficult relationship with the Thai owner. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GLEE WREX Former Premier League club in 55,000-seater new stadium proposal At the weekend it emerged that Rohl had been ordered to cut short his summer holiday and return to Sheffield now to start preparing for the new season or face a hefty fine. The pair have clashed for some time and Rohl was unhappy that the businessman failed to back him properly in the January transfer window. He believed that cost the club a play-off spot as they finished 10 points adrift of the top six. Chansiri has been an unpopular figure at Hillsborough for some years with fans staging several protests against their owner. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The Thai businessman even attacked the fans' criticism in a long, rambling message - branding them 'selfish'. Key player and captain Barry Bannan, who is due a testimonial, is believed to be considering his future at the club and is set to leave if his wages are not paid soon with newly-promoted Wrexham keen to snap him up. Transfers_Exposed EP2_AP_LIV SECTION 2 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
